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Police Searching For Missing Alameda Man Suffering From Dementia

ALAMEDA (CBS SF) — The Alameda Police Department is looking for a 72-year-old man who suffers from dementia last seen Monday morning.

James “Jim” Ross was last seen driving away from his residence in the 3200 block of Liberty Avenue in a blue 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the California license plate 4XZS927 around 10 a.m., police said.

Ross is described as a white male standing 6 feet and 1 inch tall with red hair and blue eyes weighing 150 pounds.

He was last seen wearing a brown plaid “Pendleton” style shirt and blue jeans.

Ross has no cellphone but is believed to have identification with him, Lt. Joe McNiff said.

Ross was a former driver for a beverage distribution company and his route ran through Alameda and Jack London Square, McNiff said.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Alameda Police Department at (510) 337-8340.

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